While the 1922 version starring Rudolph Valentino and the 1941 version starring Tyrone Power are more traditionally acclaimed, the 1989 version is prized for its raw energy and unapologetic late-80s aesthetic. It serves as a time capsule of an era when international co-productions sought to blend classic European literature with Hollywood-style eroticism.
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The film has an original running time of 113 minutes. However, alternative cuts circulate, with one noticeable "unrated" version reportedly adding around 10 minutes of extended scenes focusing on Sharon Stone's character's seductive side. While the 1922 version starring Rudolph Valentino and